Volume/Folder: Godey's Lady's Book [Volume 56]

Image description: Louis Antoine Godey (1804-1878) began publishing Godey’s Lady’s Book in In Philadelphia in 1830. Issues included articles and plates on fashion, handcrafts, health, and recipes, to name a few key topics.
(1) illustration of Douglas & Sherwood's new expansion skirt with patent adjustable bustle (hoop skirt) and purse a la chapeau (page 454)
(2) Illustrated page with title and date (page ii)